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EG04 YLX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 YLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,009 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 165/60h14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,918 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 54,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 54,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,906 miles

abs ring has a small crack in it

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,653 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 45,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,817 miles

Both front tyres,worn on inner edges,close to limits.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,725 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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EG04 YLX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG04 YLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG04 YLX registered?

EG04 YLX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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